Meghan Dillon
Illinois State University graduate and lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan. I also write for The Odyssey at Illinois State and Fans Talk Sports. Other than hockey, I love to write historical fiction and nonfiction.
Author's Posts
Blackhawks' Murphy Has the Potential
January 28th, 2019 One doesn't have to be a hockey expert to know that the Chicago Blackhawks have been struggling on the blue line the past few seasons. With stars like Duncan Keith taking up a large amount of cap space and declining in performance at the same time, the future looks bleak. However, 25-year-old Connor Murphy has been the silver...
Top 5 Captains in Blackhawks History
January 26th, 2019 To be named the captain of an NHL team is an honor. He is the first to hoist the Stanley Cup after a victory and is often the center of media attention. He is the one who interacts with the refs on the ice and is often the face of the organization. Every team has a captain, but not every team has a great captain. Some of the best players...
Top 3 Wingers in Blackhawks History
January 14th, 2019 In hockey, wingers have a simple job: score goals. As easy as it sounds, it takes a lot to be a top winger in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks are lucky to have had plenty of strong wingers throughout the history of their franchise, but a few stand out much more than the others. Here is a look at the best of the best. 3. Marian...
Top 5 Blackhawks of the 2018-19 Season, So Far
December 31st, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks ended the first half of their 2018-19 season after their Dec. 29 overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche. Though they finished the first half on a high note, their season has been far from successful. There are still many positives but a lot to work on. However, some members of the Blackhawks have stood out...
5 Things Blackhawks Fans Need to Remember
December 29th, 2018 It's no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks aren't having their best season. From the firing of Joel Quenneville to a few lengthy losing streaks, things aren't what they used to be. Despite improving recently, Blackhawks fans seem to be in need of a morale boost. Even when things are at their worst, there are many things Blackhawks fans...
Toews, Saad & Keith Comeback Revisited
December 1st, 2018 Prior to the start of the 2018-19 season, I wrote a piece on whether or not Jonathan Toews, Brandon Saad, and Duncan Keith could make a comeback. Since the Chicago Blackhawks are a little more than a quarter into their season, I thought it would be a good time to revisit this topic. Jonathan Toews At the start of the season, Toews...
